Last Updated: October 26, 2025 QUICK ANSWER: The 3 most common side effects are: Nausea, diarrhea and constipation
If your appetite is lower, your stomach feels unsettled, or you are drinking less than usual, it may be easier to fall behind on fluids without noticing right away
Therapeutic inertia in intensification of insulin therapy should be avoided and, when clinicians are not familiar with multiple daily injection therapy, referral to specialist care and/or DSMES is warranted
Gradual tapering or cycling: reduce reliance on interventions as the body heals and incorporate long-term maintenance strategies such as strength training and tailored nutrition
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GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists are injectable medications that mimic a hormone your body naturally produces after eating